Comments on: A History Of Early Japanese Baseball, The Pre-War Years

By: Shaun Krislock

Shaun Krislock — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:06:00 +0000

Great article as usual, Koichi!

By: Lauren Summers Feels

Lauren Summers Feels — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:16:00 +0000

thank you very much for sharing! this article is so fun, I have a good friend in Japan and we talk often about World Baseball – reading about how it got to Japan was really interesting!

By: koichi

koichi — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:49:00 +0000

‘dat group mentality versus individual mentality thing, I think

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:25:00 +0000

I knew baseball has been in Japan for a long time, but this was a really interesting read! And well timed, I’m still pumped from an NPB preseason game on Sunday. haha

As much as I like Japanese baseball, I just can’t get into MLB. I think a big part of it is the fans. Here there are band leaders who write tons of songs and chants for fans to sing while their players are at bat. 応援歌 makes me feel like I’m part of the game and has been a great way to connect with new friends. I always wondered why Japan has it but America doesn’t. :/

By: Ronald Curtis

Ronald Curtis — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:59:00 +0000

Aya, this is great! I’ve been watching some Koshien games on youtube and the songs they play are really catchy. Will definitely be playing this on loop while at work. Thanks!

By: koichi

koichi — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:10:00 +0000

aw yeah, I forgot about him!